Observation and Patience in Farming Proverb
A reflective note citing Ecclesiastes 41 4 urges readers to heed wind and eyes in farming. It uses a biblical proverb to advise prudence and foresight in harvest planning and work ethic.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
4
A reflective note citing Ecclesiastes 41 4 urges readers to heed wind and eyes in farming. It uses a biblical proverb to advise prudence and foresight in harvest planning and work ethic.
The Farm Security Administration head urged Congress to sell and liquidate all farm rehabilitation projects. He argued spending 25 000 to 30 000 dollars per family failed to yield results as beneficiaries could not repay and resisted government supervision, preferring independence as sharecroppers.
A Truman committee suggestion proposes a grand jury to probe waste and mismanagement at the Sunflower Ordnance Works. The article notes Washington controls on construction rules and union practices influenced early project decisions and may reflect broader war time federal procedures.
Secretary Ickes aims to fine miners one week for idling work under contract terms. The expired miners union contract complicates enforcement. John L. Lewis denounces the plan as political tyranny while union spokesmen warn of renewed strike. Ickes contends the old contract was extended during government control. Union labor nationwide remains opposed.
The passage notes Secretary Ickes entering a peacemaker role and provoking a large scale dispute. Public opinion is split, torn between enjoying a heated struggle and wanting tangible coal production.
A call argues that grain supplies are tight worldwide and Congress must sharply limit wheat and other grains used for alcoholic beverages and spirits to avert a food shortage. It warns action six months hence may be too late.
The piece argues the New Deal creates inflation risk by raising wages to preserve social gains. It suggests paid workers become market competitors and inflations rise unless the state taxes or immobilizes income to curb spending. The text links social gains to reduced purchasing power.
The Gestapo reportedly resumes its spectrum of terror tactics to suppress German morale, applying intensified methods to more people. Analysts warn that any morale boost achieved by such means may be temporary and harder to sustain as targets grow.
The eastern assault by Nazi forces, though anticipated, has not commenced yet. Officials suggest focus on potential developments to the west may be delaying the operation.
This year could harvest a full Kaw valley potato crop if growing conditions improve. The needed warm dry spell for crop perfection is somewhat overdue, delaying development and potential yields.
Dewitt Mackenzie notes Pantelleria's surrender under air and sea bombardment marks first Allied success in a broad Mediterranean bombing offensive. He discusses implications for Sicily Sardinia and a cautious path to Italy, citing Churchill Hull and Italian morale as factors shaping the war's second stage.
War Department reports four Kansans wounded in European and North African theaters. Names include Tech Sgt. William J. Skahan of Leavenworth and Pfc. John W. Basler, both listed with family details. Other wounded are Pfc. Robert J. Myers of Galena and Leland M. Knuth and Fred W. Knuth in the European theater.
The University of Kansas hosts the sixty first commencement at 7 pm in University Stadium for 975 graduates. Durland of Lawrence is honored by the U C T Kansas grand council as chairman of its executive board. Glenn Cunningham shines with 1 51 0 in the 800 meters at the Missouri Valley A A U carnival. Baby born to Mrs E J Parker. Maybeth engaged to Hugh E Peek of Deluth. weddings slated for July.
Twenty five years ago Lawrence boys plan a dance at Woodland Park on Friday night. The Red Rose club will entertain with a dancing party at Wood and Eagle Thursday evening. June activities include Mrs C C Simmons visiting Mr and Mrs Simmons and Mr and Mrs W C Flory.
B F Smith will offer strawberries at 5 cents a box on the vines. Looters are to be shot on sight by men sent across the river with orders to shoot first and investigate after. County courthouse work halted due to sand shortage. Law alumni plan a smoker at Eldridge hall tonight. Andrew Langendorfer of Lake View loses a wash house. W A Walcot returns from DeSoto after the flood. Miss Daisy Smith and Dr Arthur Wherry wed tomorrow at 6 in the bride’s home. Roosevelt urged to come to Lawrence for the strenuous life on relief work.
Program notes list Sunday school and worship times at West Side Presbyterian Church and Calvary male quartet performances. Include Bible school with Henry Adkisson as superintendent, morning preaching by pastors, and 8:00 Intercessory prayer hour. Also lists Wren Church of the Air broadcast and Nazarene notice with summer messages and junior and youth services.
Tenth and Vermont reports Rev Donald Weatherbea as rector leading a Saturday program with preparations for Whitsunday corporate communion for the church youth. Activities include a memorial offering, breakfast at the parish house at 11:00, morning prayer and sermon, and a parish department gathering in the parish house.
A diary of Sunday schools morning worships and evening services at Ninth and Ohio through Fourth and Elm and other churches. Includes schedule details for Rev S W Davenport J H Reid Virgil Schroder and others with masses and confessions at local parishes and notices of Children’s Day programs and union services.
Lawrence Bible Center on Ninth and Rhode Island lists Sunday programs with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 sermon by Rev H D Owings returning missionary from North Africa evening service at 7 30 and prayer and study meetings midweek. North Lawrence Baptist Church on Fourth and Lincoln notes devotional by deacons at 7 30 with morning worship at 11 00 and Sunday school at 12 30 Children’s Day program at 4 00 and evening worship at 8 00 plus choir practice and prayer meeting. King Solomon Club meets with King Adams on Saturday.
Thirteenth and New Hampshire hosts pastor Alfred J Badly and choir director Miss Mildred Reuter for Children Day services at 945. ALG Sahol supervises church services at VL100 with leadership notes. Anthem Hark Hark My Soul by Shelley performed. Offertory Holy Try by Adams. Trumpet sale advertised by Fernald Randall and Vighfather.
The Duncan West federal Mission program led by Esther Kliewer and Leona Pippert features a 7:45 PM children's department presentation. District Supt. G. W. Landis to conduct devotions and business session during the quarterly conference.
The First Christian Church at Tenth and Kentucky lists a 9 30 am organ recital and 10 45 Sunday School followed by morning worship with communion and a sermon titled Filled With the Spirit with an anthem The Lord Is My Strength and musical pieces by Bach Flagler Goetze. A 7 00 pm union young people's meeting in Myers Hall features Dr John Tse as speaker. The St Luke A M E Church at Ninth and New York offers 9 30 am Sunday School led by Mrs M J Campbell and 11 am sermon The Church on the Rock with 6 30 pm Allen Christian Endeavor and 8 pm pastor’s message. Stewardess Board No 1 meets at the church with Mrs Miller presiding on Wednesday evening for prayer and class. North Lawrence Christian Church at Seventh and Elm has minister Leonard Wymore and a 11 am Bible School and 7 pm sermon Who Cares For the Christ followed by an evening service What Pentecost Should Mend to Us and a Monday youth C E rally at 6345.
First Baptist at Eighth and Kentucky with Dr. R A Schwegler interim preacher Rev Charles W Thomas minister to students Mrs Paul C Rankin organist 9 45 Church school 11 00 Worship service Dr Schwegler to speak Life More Abundantly 6 30 Junior B Y P U 6 20 Intermediate youth 7 00 Union meeting Myers Hall Prof John Ise Ethics of Jesus and World Affairs 8 00 Union meeting South Park Friends Church 1601 New Hampshire Alfred P Smith pastor 10 00 Sunday school Arthur B Commons superintendent 11 00 Morning worship Union park service at :00
Oscar E. Allison ministers the First Methodist Church at Vermont and Tenth. Fidwin F. Price conducts student ministry with Sunday school at 9445 and A. E Woestemeyer supervising. Morning worship at 10 50 features The Lord's Prayer sung by Jeanne Scott and Serman Dangerous Currents.
The Assembly of God on Fourteenth and Rhode Island presents Children’s Day with a morning service at 11:00 led by Pitman, a sermon “The Salvation of Samuel,” and an evening evangelistic service at 7:45. Immanuel Lutheran at Tenth and Kentucky lists Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship with holy communion at 11:00, plus a Saturday church event. Church of Christ at 419 Lincoln offers Bible study at 10:09 and services at 11:00 with Bible drill at 7:15 and a later service at 8:14 with no other events listed.
Olathe Kansas officials identified the two men killed in a training plane crash Wednesday night at the Navy air base. Lieut Otto H. Hayward 33 of Dadeville Missouri and Ensign L B Pool 23 of Durant Oklahoma died in the incident. Hayward commissioned in March and taught in the ground school at the station.
Mrs Kraik seeks help from mystery writer Clint Mattison after Derek Grady the ex convict is found murdered on Kraiktower grounds. Police suspect Chicago gang ties but Mattison suspects secrets from Derek's past and a road to truth unfolds as they reenter the house with lights blazing and danger ahead.
Topeka reports Food production goals in Kansas appear doubtful due to persistent bad weather and floods. H L Collins, agricultural statistician, notes harvest delayed by rain with over a million acres relieved from flood waters in the southeast and another flood threat looming, making targets seem hopeless.
Prof John Ise of the University of Kansas economics department will discuss The Ethics of Jesus in World Affairs. The event, at 7 pm Sunday in Myers Hall, is the regular union meeting for Lawrence area youth groups including the University and campus units. Myers Hall sits opposite the Union building. Ninety fines were paid in police court for parking violations, with R N Randolph fined $1 for unlawful garbage collection.
Friday evening radio lineup lists programs on WREN KMBC WDAF and WDAF stations. Notable items include The Lone Ranger Easy Aces Meet Your Navy and Cavalier adventures with news updates from WREN and KMBC. The schedule runs from 5:45 p m to 6:30 a m with varied music drama and news segments.
A dense list of Sunday programming and names across stations WDAF KMBC WREN and others. Notes include arts music news and comedy shows such as Abie's Irish Rose and Your Hit Parade with nights filled by orchestras and church hour segments. The schedule spans morning to late night with multiple program titles and entertainers.
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